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Originally Posted by REP1KRR
Isn't it logical to believe the E92 M3 base price increase over the E46 (percentage), will be similar/close to the increase of the E60 M5 price over the E39? There IS a similar level of improvement between the two over their previous generations, no? (overall performance, motor, exterior features, suspension, wheels, interior pieces, computer tech (and the M5 GOT the hot new transmission at the time, the M3 isn't going to, initially)
Isn't it reasonable to think? 
Original Retail Price (MSRP)
03' BMW M5 : $70,400
06' BMW M5 : $81,200
.... = 15.34% increase
06' BMW M3 : $48,900
08' BMW M3 : $56,401 [estimate - ($48,900 x 1.1534)]
I'm on record to say base price will be less than $57,000.  |
I don't believe your logic will hold true, although I'm pulling for you. The reason being; the M3 is an all new car when compred to the Coupe. The only components that the M3 shares with the current coupe is just a couple of body panels and nothing more, even details such as head lamps or tail lamps are different. This is not the case for the M5, where all parts except the engine, suspension and brakes are identical to the highly mass produced 5 series.
Which leads me to wonder will BMW price this car at a reasonable level and think volume or will they go after exclusivity and higher price!